7 green things our grandparents did: Buy less

7 green things our grandparents did

Buy less

Anytime you buy something, you (and the environment) are paying way more for it than just the sticker price. There is the cost of resources used to make it, advertise it, transport it, maintain it, and inevitably, to dispose of it. The amount of stuff our grandparents bought on a regular basis pales in comparison to the overindulgent spending habits of our generation. For a great reminder for the next time you grab your wallet, read this.